Topic 4 DQ 2

Please write a paragraph with your opinion based on the text bellow. Please include citations and references in case you need to used for the question.

One of the critical roles of the college of nursing is to develop, establish and maintain standards of practices with the intention of public protection. The main factors influencing their developments are nursing practice, laws and government policy, societal and health care context, public confidence, college council and committees, college members and stakeholders. Phases of development include Exploration, Research & analysis, Development, Knowledge sharing and implementation, Approval, Monitoring, and evaluation. After the ongoing environmental scanning, the college conduct research analysis by the networking with nurses, public, and stakeholders, develop standards based on the best evidence available. The next step is the council approval and publishes the new standards to the nurses and other stakeholders. After that, monitor and evaluate the outcome of new standards of practice.

Reference:

http://www.cno.org/en/learn-about-standards-guidelines/standards-and-guidelines/developing-standards